Over 0–100 km/h, Prius PHEV wins (6,88 s vs 11,23 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Prius PHEV | 216d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.88 s | 11.23 s | 4.35 s · Prius PHEV |
| 400 m standing start | 15.10 s | 18.21 s | 3.11 s · Prius PHEV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.47 s | 32.65 s | 5.18 s · Prius PHEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 195 km/h | 67 km/h · Prius PHEV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.91 kg/hp | 12.24 kg/hp | better ratio · Prius PHEV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Prius PHEV | 216d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 2.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.68 s | 4.62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s | 8.06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.88 s | 11.23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.75 s | 15.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.29 s | 29.86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.70 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.10 s | 18.21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.47 s | 32.65 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 195 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 223 hp | Inline-4 M20A-FXS (2nd gen Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the Prius PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.88 s versus 11.23 s for the 216d. The instant torque of 270 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Prius PHEV leads by 4.35 s and sits roughly 38 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Prius PHEV is doing 121 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216d. The gap is 2.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Prius PHEV crosses the line in 15.09 s versus 18.21 s. The 3.12 s gap represents roughly 108 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Prius PHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 169 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Prius PHEV finishes in 27.46 s versus 32.65 s, with a 5.18 s lead.
Electronically capped at 195 km/h, the 216d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.17 seconds. The 4.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Prius PHEV wins (6,88 s vs 11,23 s).
Prius PHEV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,88 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp. 216d F22: 116 hp, ratio 12,24 kg/hp.
Prius PHEV: 262 km/h. 216d F22: 195 km/h.